Adeeb questioned over kidnapping of Swiss millionaire
The former vice president’s lawyer Moosa Siraj said his client was accused of masterminding the kidnapping of Christopher Peter Nikola on September 3, 2015 from a private residence in Switzerland and demanding a US$3 million ransom.
27 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
Detained former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has been questioned by the local police over his suspected involvement in the kidnapping of a Swiss millionaire last year.
Adeeb’s lawyer Moosa Siraj said his client was accused of masterminding the kidnapping of Christopher Peter Nikola on September 3, 2015 from a private residence in Switzerland and demanding a US$3 million ransom.
“Ahmed Adeeb denies the allegation, and has given a statement to police regarding the matter,” he said.
A police spokesman was “unable to comment on the matter.”
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